🎮 Nerdthusiast Heads to SoCal Gaming Expo 2025 – Now a 3-Day Gaming Celebration!
Gamers, mark your calendars—SoCal Gaming Expo 2025 is officially leveling up to a three-day extravaganza from June 6th to 8th at the Pasadena Convention Center in sunny Southern California! This isn’t just any gaming convention—it’s Southern California’s premier celebration of gaming culture, and this year, Nerdthusiast will be there in full force, with our very own founder Matt Marozzi making an appearance!
SoCal Gaming Expo is a dreamland for fans of all things retro, modern, and everything in between. From the legendary Classic Tetris World Championships to a massive free-play arcade, exciting cosplay showcases, and hundreds of vendors selling video games, collectibles, anime, and more, there’s something for every kind of gamer.
🎤 Matt Marozzi Joins the Party!
We’re thrilled to announce that Matt Marozzi, founder of Nerdthusiast and longtime supporter of gaming culture, will be attending the event! Come say hi, share your favorite gaming memories, or just geek out over the sea of nostalgia. Whether you’re into podcasts, retro gaming, casino streams, or just love the nerd lifestyle, Matt’s got stories—and stickers—for you!
📍 Event Details
Location:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA
Show Hours:
Friday, June 6 – 1 PM to 10 PM (Vendor Hall closes at 7 PM)
Saturday, June 7 – 11 AM to 10 PM (Vendor Hall closes at 7 PM)
Sunday, June 8 – 11 AM to 5 PM
Tetris Finals: Sunday
VIP Ticket Holders: 1-Hour Early Access Each Day
⭐ Special Guests You Don’t Want to Miss
Voice Actors:
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Ned Luke – Michael DeSanta from GTA V
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Shawn “Solo” Fonteno – Franklin from GTA V
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Young Maylay – CJ from GTA: San Andreas
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Vanessa Marshall – Hera (Star Wars Rebels), Wonder Woman, Sheeva (MK11)
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Greg Eagles – Grim Reaper (Billy & Mandy), Grey Fox (Metal Gear Solid)
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Paul Eiding – Roy Campbell (Metal Gear Solid), Ben 10
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Scott Whyte – Crash Bandicoot, Captain Qwark
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James C. Burns – Sgt. Frank Woods (Call of Duty)
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Peter Lurie – Leatherhead (TMNT), Sabertooth
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Chantelle Barry – Maya (Call of Duty Zombies), Roku (Ninjak)
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Doug Stone – Psycho Mantis, Matt Trakker (M.A.S.K.)
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Courtenay Taylor – Jack (Mass Effect), Ada Wong (RE6), Fallout 4 protagonist
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Robin Atkin Downes – Uncharted, Metal Gear, Star Wars Clone Wars
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Cissy Jones – Lilith (Owl House), Sloan (Destiny 2), Firewatch
Industry Icons:
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Grant Kirkhope – Legendary composer (Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007)
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Warren Davis – Creator of Q*bert, digitizing tech pioneer (Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam)
Content Creators:
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Happy Console Gamer (Johnny & Kim) – Retro lovers & RPG legends
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Phoenix Resale – Retro reseller with sharp wit
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NES Complex – Gaming historian and educator
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Morts Garage – Hunting rare N64 manuals with soul
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Pat the NES Punk – Content creator, author, historian
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TheQueeng22 – TMNT superfan and retro gaming icon
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Rad Junk (Sam) – Game store & arcade bar owner
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Retro Rick – YouTuber & retro store owner
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JRPG Life – Gaming couple who collect RPGs
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CakeHoarder – GameCube guru
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Comfort Cartoons – Nickelodeon nostalgia overload
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Tofer.A – Panel host, content creator
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RectWizard – Retro preservationist & content producer
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Pixel Game Squad – Hardcore hunters of all things rare
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Gabbo the Giver – Beloved member of Pixel Game Squad
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Art of Nintendo Power – Traveling pop-up video game museum
Featured Skaters:
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JAWS (Aaron Homoki) – Competing in Tetris & skating on the TMNT Halfpipe
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Swampy – Pro skater bringing flair and flow
Cosplay Guests:
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Rated R for Ray – Cosplay + aerial arts
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Lisa Pinelli – Cosplayer & viral content queen
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Little Fry Thief – Hollywood costume designer & judge
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All Nighter Cosplay – Master of craftsmanship & performance
🎟️ Tickets & VIP Packages
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3-Day Weekend Pass: $75 (advance)
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Ultra VIP Combo: $150 – Includes exclusive merch + early access
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Single Day Passes: Range from $40–$50
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Kids 5 & Under: Free
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Kids 6–10: $16.24
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Sunday 4-Pack: $125 (save $35!)
👉 Get your tickets now before prices go up April 1st!
Whether you're there for the Tetris showdowns, the cosplay craftsmanship, the rare retro finds, or just to meet fellow fans, SoCal Gaming Expo 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate gaming gathering on the West Coast. Come join Nerdthusiast and Matt Marozzi as we celebrate the games that shaped us and the community that keeps it going.
🎥 Check Out Last Year’s Nerdthusiast Coverage!
Want a taste of what SoCal Gaming Expo is all about? Catch all the highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and retro gaming vibes from last year’s event in our Nerdthusiast YouTube video review:
We’ll be filming a brand-new vlog this year as well—so if you see our cameras rolling or spot Nerdthusiast founder Matt Marozzi at the show, don’t be shy! You just might end up in the next video!
See you in Pasadena!
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